Valerie Mayer
Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbHHerbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH is often called upon by clients facing Phase II merger control proceedings, and is also well versed in navigating Austrian FDI requirements. Leading the practice is a three-person team made up of Sonja Hebenstreit and Christoph Herbst (the latter is also a member of the Austrian Constitutional Court), both of whom handle antitrust matters, and Valerie Mayer, who takes the lead on merger and FDI control issues.
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Key clients
- Terreal Holding S.A.S.
- Creaton South East Europe Kft/Creaton Polska sp. z.o.o./Creaton Steildach GmbH
- Illwerke vkw AG
- TX Logistik AG/Ferrovie delle Stato Italiane
- Leder & Schuh AG
- Viessmann Group GmbH & Co KG
- Invision AG
- Star Capital Partnership LLP
- Everfield UK Ltd.
- Valsoft Corporation Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Terreal Holding S.A.S. in a Phase II merger control proceeding before the Vienna Higher Regional Court during the course of the acquisition of a significant part of the Terreal group.
- Advised Creaton South East Europe Kft, Creaton Polska sp. z.o.o., Creaton Steildach GmbH Hungary, Poland and Austria in a Phase II merger proceeding before the Vienna Higher Regional Court in relation to its acquisition by Swisspor Holding AG.
- Advised illwerke vkw AG on antitrust-related issues connected to a long-term exclusive energy supply agreement with a major German energy supplier.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sonja Hebenstreit, Christoph Herbst, Valerie Mayer